Pune-based startup Carbaazi to guide buyers to choose 'right car'

Over the last three months of its soft launch, the startup said it already has 400 "satisfied customers."TNN | Updated: August 15, 2016, 10:45 IST

Sandeep K, a 35-year-old media professional, had a harrowing time last year while buying his first car.

He booked a car of a specific colour with a leading carmaker's dealer by paying Rs 10,000 to be told later that the colour he opted for was not available due to year-end rush. With no other option in sight, he had to finally settle for another colour.

Well, this and more could change as a Pune-based startup Carbaazi intends to not only help you choose your car, but also change your requirements, all at no cost at your end.

"Quite frankly, since we will be giving repeat orders to the dealers, we have a better chance of pushing our way more with the dealer," said Utsaha Khare, CEO, Carbaazi.

Over the last three months of its soft launch, the startup said it already has 400 "satisfied customers."

Carbaazi, which has raised close to $10 million in two rounds, said it aims to be a "single point of contact" for customers who desire to buy cars. The company has already tied up with 80% of the 45-odd car dealers in the city. It has also tied up with a number of insurance players and banks/NBFCs to provide an all-round car buying service to the clients.

"All of this will happen at no extra cost to our customers," Khare said.